Chief Justice Zalameda
His appointment would certainly be welcomed by his colleagues and would not generate any case of imbroglio and dissension within the…
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COMMENTARY
Columnists, editorials, guest essays, and letters — Daily Tribune Opinion.
Culture of excellence
By the time CJ Zalameda retires, it will be a different world, with technology evolving rapidly every day.
Retirement by choice, not by calendar
In the absence of an applicable retirement agreement, an employee cannot be compelled to retire before reaching 65 without his explicit and…
Fully implement the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act now
These conditions are particularly concerning because evacuation centers should not expose already vulnerable families to additional…
Reward pork busters
The proposal carries a reward system in which a successful prosecution entitles the petitioner to get a portion of recovered funds.
Move over, old-school politics
While dynastic machinery remains a heavy blanket over the local landscape, the hunger for reform-minded, independent and service-driven…
Divine wisdom
Wisdom does not impose herself but is gracious to all who desire her and reaches out to those who want her.
Safeguarding hog farmers without emptying tables
Importers, meat processors and local raiser federations must establish an integrated supply forecasting council alongside the Department of…
Old pork, new labels
These findings show that political patronage and greed still shape budget allocations despite the public outrage and government…
Basic needs
Mind you, paying attention to the basics works wonders insofar as dealing with what has haunted and shamed most Filipinos for years:…
Net the big fish
Somebody has to be held accountable for the SEA Games scandal. Yes, Suzara would be a suspect, but he was clearly taking orders from…
PBBM’s legacy unravels
October inflation spiked to 7.8 percent, among the highest in Southeast Asia.
Cancer caused by hatred or depression
‘You must clean your spirit before the Lord cleans your body. I am not the healer. The Lord decides, not me.’
Road that connects, not holds people hostage
Blocking public roads, demanding excessive fees, and stopping people from passing through is not peaceful protest but plain intimidation,…
No judge of competence
When police loyalty is shaky, the legal path is murky and the politics reward delay, Jonvic’s ultimatum becomes the loudest part of the…
The vote is a trust
Disappointment must not give way to indifference. We cannot allow frustration to convince us that corruption is inevitable or that…
Manila vis-a-vis a Blue U.S. Congress
The lesson for Manila is plain. Do not bet on a party. Bet on institutions, keep both aisles close, and expect Washington to treat us as a…
Squandered mandate
The Marcos government is not even using its powers under a national energy emergency, which remains in effect.
